Angela "Kiki" Koch

Angela “Kiki” Koch died April 14, 2014 at the age of 75. With the loving support of Lakeside Hospice, she was able to be at home with her family. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 45 years, Harry S. Koch III. She is survived by her daughter, Katie Saintcross, husband Cullen, her son Harry S. Koch IV, wife Angela, and their son, Brady Alexander, her ultimate joy.

Kiki had many loving friends who supported and cared for her. We are indebted to two beautiful women, Annaliza Borja and Dawn James for their unwavering commitment to her for the past several years. They had many laughs together.

Kiki had an incredible desire for knowledge and understanding and was always exploring the internet, books and newspapers. One of the people she admired most was Albert E. Einstein and his quoted words: “There are only two ways to live your live. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

She was funny, smart, gregarious, generous and exceptionally loving. She exercised daily, attended ceramics regularly, loved going out to lunch or dinner and had become an exceptionally skilled knitter. Her death was a surprise to all who knew her and she will be missed dearly. We are grateful for the memories and she will live on eternally in our hearts and minds.

A brief service will be held at Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. at 43rd Street, Metairie, LA on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Kiki was also an exceptional host and loved to care for others and would welcome your presence at the reception following at her home.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in her honor to Animal Rescue New Orleans, www.animalrescueneworleans.org , or the charity of your choosing. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. Information 835-2341.